Completed Event: Baseball at UMass Lowell on March 31, 2026 , Loss , 3, to, 4
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Athlete Awards
William Bender
- Award:
- Athletes of the Week
- Week:
- 8/9/2022
- Sport:
- Men's Heavyweight Rowing
- Bio:
- View Full Bio
Throughout the summer, DartmouthSports.com will be focusing on members of the Class of 2024 who are currently in their "Sophomore Summers" presented by the Norwich Inn.
This installment focuses on William Bender of the men's heavyweight rowing team. The Norwich, Vt. native picked up his second career All-America nod in 2021-22 after being named to the Intercollegiate Rowing Coaches Association (IRCA) All-America first team.
DartmouthSports.com: What have you been doing during your sophomore summer?
William Bender: I missed the first two weeks of classes because I raced with Dartmouth at Henley Royal Regatta in the UK. That was an awesome experience, and we did very well. Since I got back, I've mostly been busy with classes. I took a couple of weeks off from training which was a nice break, but I've been back at it for a couple of weeks now and I'm stoked for the fall season. Outside of class and practice I'm swimming and eating lots of ice cream.
DS: What is your favorite place on campus?
WB: As a study space, I love the new CECS building. The AC is a game changer in the summer.
DS: What was it in the recruiting process that sold you on Dartmouth?
WB: The two things that I saw on my visit and the two things I like to emphasize to recruits that I talk to now are the coaching staff and the team culture. I feel very fortunate to have the coaches we do. I think there are a couple coaches in collegiate who know how to make boats go really fast. There are probably a couple more who really care about the well-being of their athletes and want them to succeed in all aspects of their life now and in the future. Especially, at the top end of the sport, I don't think there are very many that have both of those qualities and I feel very fortunate that we have three of them here at Dartmouth. I also love our team culture. Our motto is "Culture Trumps Talent" and I believe that to be true. If you get enough guys together who really care about the sport and each other good things will happen.
DS: If you could play another sport at Dartmouth, what would it be and why?
WB: Probably alpine skiing. I wasn't very good, but I raced in high school and really enjoyed it. There's something weirdly addictive about running gates.
DS: What has been your best on-water memory thus far in your Dartmouth career?
WB: Either Henley this year or IRAs last year. Both special races because we went in without high expectations and could just race without caring about the result.
DS: How is Hanover different or similar to where you grew up?
WB: I grew up in Norwich and went to Hanover High School. I couldn't get enough of this place, so I decided to stick around for another four years.
DS: What is your useless/hidden talent?
WB: I did a lot of waterskiing growing up, so I'm pretty good at that.
DS: What are your post-Dartmouth plans?
WB: I'd love to keep rowing after college. Maybe do master's at Oxford or Cambridge and race in the Boat Race or try to join the senior team.
DS: If you could go anywhere in the world right now, where would you go and why?
WB: Sweden. I've heard the weather there is lovely this time of year.
This installment focuses on William Bender of the men's heavyweight rowing team. The Norwich, Vt. native picked up his second career All-America nod in 2021-22 after being named to the Intercollegiate Rowing Coaches Association (IRCA) All-America first team.
DartmouthSports.com: What have you been doing during your sophomore summer?
William Bender: I missed the first two weeks of classes because I raced with Dartmouth at Henley Royal Regatta in the UK. That was an awesome experience, and we did very well. Since I got back, I've mostly been busy with classes. I took a couple of weeks off from training which was a nice break, but I've been back at it for a couple of weeks now and I'm stoked for the fall season. Outside of class and practice I'm swimming and eating lots of ice cream.
DS: What is your favorite place on campus?
WB: As a study space, I love the new CECS building. The AC is a game changer in the summer.
DS: What was it in the recruiting process that sold you on Dartmouth?
WB: The two things that I saw on my visit and the two things I like to emphasize to recruits that I talk to now are the coaching staff and the team culture. I feel very fortunate to have the coaches we do. I think there are a couple coaches in collegiate who know how to make boats go really fast. There are probably a couple more who really care about the well-being of their athletes and want them to succeed in all aspects of their life now and in the future. Especially, at the top end of the sport, I don't think there are very many that have both of those qualities and I feel very fortunate that we have three of them here at Dartmouth. I also love our team culture. Our motto is "Culture Trumps Talent" and I believe that to be true. If you get enough guys together who really care about the sport and each other good things will happen.
DS: If you could play another sport at Dartmouth, what would it be and why?
WB: Probably alpine skiing. I wasn't very good, but I raced in high school and really enjoyed it. There's something weirdly addictive about running gates.
DS: What has been your best on-water memory thus far in your Dartmouth career?
WB: Either Henley this year or IRAs last year. Both special races because we went in without high expectations and could just race without caring about the result.
DS: How is Hanover different or similar to where you grew up?
WB: I grew up in Norwich and went to Hanover High School. I couldn't get enough of this place, so I decided to stick around for another four years.
DS: What is your useless/hidden talent?
WB: I did a lot of waterskiing growing up, so I'm pretty good at that.
DS: What are your post-Dartmouth plans?
WB: I'd love to keep rowing after college. Maybe do master's at Oxford or Cambridge and race in the Boat Race or try to join the senior team.
DS: If you could go anywhere in the world right now, where would you go and why?
WB: Sweden. I've heard the weather there is lovely this time of year.
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